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Turquoise was selected as the trendsetting color of 2010 by Pantone, the worldwide authority on color for the design industries. It is the 'it' color for fashion and home décor this year. For our Turquoise 2010 series, we have a dozen projects planned using fabric so lovely you'll feel like you're on a mini vacation while you sew. Don't even ask how much turquoise fabric I bought for my personal stash while researching this article.
Turquoise Plus
Turquoise is described by Pantone as a 'hue from the blue-green family that evokes feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations.' It's a happy, uplifting color that pairs well with many other colors. Turquoise plus pink has the retro feel of the 1950s. Turquoise plus navy blue has a crisp summer feel. Turquoise plus a chocolaty brown exudes elegance, and turquoise plus gray is serene. Mix turquoise with yellow, red or orange to get a tropical feel and turquoise plus green is like a spring garden. Turquoise and black is dramatic, while turquoise and off-white or white is pristine – perfect for a wedding or a nursery.
Fabulous Turquoise Fabrics
It's the fabric, it's the fabric... that's our mantra at S4H. When you find a fabric you love, buy it. Like fashionable apparel, popular fabrics sell out and are eventually discontinued to make room for new fabrics. At some point, even the most gorgeous fabrics are no longer in stores. If you're taken with any of the fabrics in our intro image, check one of our advertisers or your favorite fabric source for availability. These are all quality fabrics from quality fabric companies – they simply will not disappoint.
Row 1
1 Circus Dot in Ivory and Aqua/Hushabye Collection – Tula Pink for Moda
2 Large Whimsey Doozie in Turquoise – Pillow & Maxfield for Michael Miller Fabrics
3 Hive in Turquoise/Flora & Fauna Collection – Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics
4 Diamond Mine Sky /Little Folks Voile – Anna Maria Horner for Free Spirit
5 Graphic Blooms in Sea/Revive Collection – Patricia Bravo for Art Gallery
6 Eiffel Tower in Spa – Michael Miller Fabrics
7 Falling Leaves in Aqua/Happy Tones Collection – Michael Miller Fabrics
Row 2
1 Garden Chandelier in Stone/Olivias Holiday Collection – Tina Givens for Free Spirit
2 Ring Dot in Turquoise/Retro Mod Collection – Michael Miller Fabrics
3 Hop Dot in Sky/Nicey Jane Collection – Heather Bailey for Free Spirit
4 Marilyn in Blue/Dolce Collection – Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit
5 Pocketbook in Moss/Nicey Jane Collection – Heather Bailey for Free Spirit
6 Swimclass in Teal/Snorkel Collection – Cosmo Cricket for Andover
7 Jardin Ivory/Leanika Collection – Dena Designs for Free Spirit
Row 3
1 Bubbles in Teal/Snorkel Collection – Cosmo Cricket for Andover
2 Hedgehog Heaven in Aqua/Hedgehog Group – Michael Miller Fabrics
3 Antler Damask in Celadon/Deer Valley Collection – Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit
4 Groovy Guitar in Boy – Michael Miller Fabrics
5 Magnolia in River/Timber Collection – Jessica Levitt for Windham
6 Dandy Damask in Spa – Michael Miller Fabrics
7 Aqua Dog Wood Stripe/Poppy Collection – Laura Gunn for Michael Miller Fabrics
Row 4
1 Sandlewood in Periwinkle/Love Home Dec Collection – Amy Butler for Free Spirit
2 Dogwood Bloom in Pond/Modern Meadow – Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit
3 Lily-Espresso /Manzanita Collection – Joel Dewberry for Rowan
4 Leaf Stripe in Summer/Mingle Collection – Monaluna for Robert Kaufman
5 Lilac in Teal/House Collection – Annette Tatum for Free Spirit
6 Trailer Travel in Turquoise – Michael Miller Fabrics
7 Flock /My Happy Garden Collection – Cloud 9 Organic Fabrics
Upcoming Tutorials Featuring Turquoise Fabrics
We have a dozen upcoming tutorials designed to showcase the beauty of a variety turquoise fabrics. From a luxurious Pendleton wool blanket, to a clever craft apron, and a day-brightening table topper. Turquoise is such a well-loved and universal color, it can find a spot in any home.
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